Your state guide · 2026
Wyoming homeschool laws
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The short answer
Wyoming treats a home-based educational program as a form of private school, taught by a parent, guardian or someone they choose.
Editorial category; see the guide.
Only at the time a child under 18 is withdrawn from a school.
See requirements for options and exceptions.
See the full guide for age exceptions.
Regulation level
N · NoneView regulation data
| State | Category |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | None |
Your requirements
A practical checklist
“Not specified” means a single yes/no requirement is not explicit in the supplied information. Read each detail for options and exceptions.
Notice
Not requiredNo ongoing notice or curriculum filing is required since July 1, 2025. When withdrawing a child under 18 from school, the parent either notifies the district that the child is enrolling in a home-based program or meets in person with a district counselor or administrator to give written consent to the withdrawal.
Subjects
RequiredReading; Writing; Mathematics; Civics; History; Literature; Science
Hours / days
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
Testing / evaluation
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
Teacher qualifications
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
Records / portfolio
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
Immunizations
Not specifiedNot specified in state law
At a glance
- No curriculum filing since July 1, 2025
- Seven required subjects
- No state testing, hours or teacher rules
- Ages 7 to 16 (or 10th grade)
- Can join district activities and sports
Requirements at a glance
Read the details for your chosen homeschooling option below.
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| Requirement | What to know |
|---|---|
| Compulsory school ages | 7–16 |
| Notice required | No |
| Filing deadline | Only at the time a child under 18 is withdrawn from a school. |
| Required subjects | Reading; Writing; Mathematics; Civics; History; Literature; Science |
| Instruction time | Not specified in state law |
| Parent qualifications | Not specified in state law |
| Tests & assessments | Not specified in state law |
| Records to keep | Not specified in state law |
| Immunizations | Not specified in state law |
How to start homeschooling in Wyoming
The program must follow a sequentially progressive curriculum in reading, writing, math, civics, history, literature and science. Since July 1, 2025, families no longer have to submit a curriculum to the local school board, and state law sets no testing, hours or teacher qualification rules. A parent pulling a child under 18 out of school must either tell the district the child is enrolling in a home-based program or meet with a district counselor or administrator to sign a withdrawal consent.
Choose your homeschooling option
Home-based educational program. Instruction given by the child's parent or legal guardian, or a person they designate, that meets the state definition of a basic academic educational program. State law counts it as a type of private school.
Check the notice rules
No ongoing notice or curriculum filing is required since July 1, 2025. When withdrawing a child under 18 from school, the parent either notifies the district that the child is enrolling in a home-based program or meets in person with a district counselor or administrator to give written consent to the withdrawal.
Check when and where to file
When: Only at the time a child under 18 is withdrawn from a school.
Where: The local school district.
View steps as a table
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Choose your homeschooling option | Home-based educational program. Instruction given by the child's parent or legal guardian, or a person they designate, that meets the state definition of a basic academic educational program. State law counts it as a type of private school. |
| 2. Check the notice rules | No ongoing notice or curriculum filing is required since July 1, 2025. When withdrawing a child under 18 from school, the parent either notifies the district that the child is enrolling in a home-based program or meets in person with a district counselor or administrator to give written consent to the withdrawal. |
| 3. Check when and where to file | Only at the time a child under 18 is withdrawn from a school. The local school district. |
Subjects to teach
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Civics
- History
- Literature
- Science
Sports & extracurricular activities
A resident school-age child who is not a full-time student in the district must be allowed to join any district activity, including Wyoming High School Activities Association sports. The district may charge association fees and a participation fee no higher than full-time students pay, but no tuition, and the student must follow the same rules as other participants.
Official forms & law
Wyoming Department of Education ↗
Statutes
- Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-101 (definitions: private school, home-based program, basic academic program) ↗
- Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-102 (compulsory attendance, home-based program, withdrawal) ↗
- Wyo. Stat. § 21-4-506 (activities for students not enrolled in the district) ↗
- 2025 Wyo. Sess. Laws, Enrolled Act No. 28 (HB0046), removing curriculum submission ↗
Questions, answered.
What do I file to homeschool in Wyoming?
No ongoing notice or curriculum filing is required since July 1, 2025. When withdrawing a child under 18 from school, the parent either notifies the district that the child is enrolling in a home-based program or meets in person with a district counselor or administrator to give written consent to the withdrawal.
When do I file in Wyoming?
Only at the time a child under 18 is withdrawn from a school.
What assessments are required in Wyoming?
Not specified in state law
Check the original
Sources and last checked
- Wyoming Statutes Title 21, Education (sections 21-4-101, 21-4-102, 21-4-506) ↗Wyoming Legislature
- Enrolled Act No. 28 (HB0046), 2025 General Session ↗Wyoming Legislature
- Homeschooling ↗Wyoming Department of Education
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